The bedroom is far more than just somewhere to rest your head and sleep. Our bedrooms have become the most versatile and multi-functional rooms in the house. For children, it’s also somewhere to play, to study, and to create. For us, we use the room to dress, to relax, and to escape when we need a five-minute break!
To create a perfect bedroom that meets all these requirements is never easy. With so many uses, furniture needs to be versatile too. The bedroom is also somewhere that we keep our most prized possessions, so good storage solutions are also essential. Quality lighting is also required. Lights that you can work with, apply makeup accurately, and also find restful are all needed in the bedroom.
We’ve put together some inspiration ideas to suit the bedrooms in your next home makeover:
Children’s Bedroom:
A child’s room needs to fun and bright. The decor often features favorite movie or TV characters. You can choose to wallpaper an entire wall with character paper. Or you might choose a large format canvas to fill the wall. Lamp shades and drapes can often be bought to match or to complement the theme.
Bedding is also popular with kids. They love having their favorite characters on the covers and pillowcases. Soft toys often have a place on the bed, too. You may choose to have a or another storage area where these toys can be swapped in and out.
Other toys can quickly fill a whole room. Clever storage solutions like toy boxes and drawers can help you categorize toys for easy storage. Many children like to play on the floor. A comfortable large-sized rug can be ideal. This frees you up to still install beautiful, high-quality hardwood floors in the room. Carpets can be too tricky to keep clean in a child’s bedroom. School age children need a good quality desk to study at and complete their homework. Choose one that can store plenty of stationery items like pens and paper. A cupboard for their school bag, and some shelf space for their books can also be ideal. Some beds come complete with desk sections, small closets, and cupboards too. You can even get ones with slides and ladders! If you have the space in your child’s room, these can all be handy additions to the room. The mattress is often purchased separately, so you don’t need to sacrifice a quality one for the bed.
Finally, add a nightlight. These can be very low wattage that offer just enough light for a child to navigate safely across the bedroom in the dark if necessary. Now all you need to do is convince him to keep it tidy!
The Master Bedroom:
The master bedroom is likely to be more serene regarding the decor. You might choose less vibrant patterns and colors to help create a more relaxing environment. Your bed is also likely to be the focus of the room, as it will be the biggest piece of furniture. Many beds, like sleigh beds and Oak frame beds offer style for the room as well as comfort for you. However, you can usually pick a mattress that suits your sleeping style. Alternatively, a divan will offer you useful additional storage.
Many of us like to have a carpet in the bedroom. It dampens the sound of footsteps and creates a luxurious feel under bare feet. You can also layer up with a cozy rug. Rugs can be very slippery on hardwood floors so be certain to choose one that is correctly backed with a grip texture.
A dressing table is a great place to store your cosmetics and jewelry for when you dress. A close-up mirror and directional vanity are ideal. When you visit lighting stores, you can often find lighting for the bedroom in sets. However, it can be nice to pick out two distinct styles, such as a chandelier and a small table lamp. The bulbs you choose can also set the mood. Daylight colored bulbs offer a colder, harder light than warm colors do. Closet space is often built in for the master bedroom. However, you can always change the doors for something that better suits your style. Bedside tables can be purchased in the same wood or color to help tie them into your theme. You may prefer a shelved table, so you have somewhere to put down your laptop or tablet when you sleep. Bedrooms should be practical and functional as well as relaxing. The lighting will help create the right mood as much as the decor you choose. Sleep well.